Controls and instruments
Tachometer
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The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not allow the engine speed to enter the red zone 1 .
WARNING
When the engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed.
You may cause serious engine damage if you continue to run the engine while the needle is in the red zone.
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